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| ijefferyes Member Since: 11 Apr 2020 Location: Radstock Posts: 35   
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OK, so this maybe a matter of preference, but I am looking to replace both the front and rear propshaft UJs but I am baffled by the range of prices.
On Brit Cars the Bearmach ones are only £7 whereas the GKN Bearmach ones are £25. I can also find GKN for £15 by other Brands. So, does anyone have any recommendations? Happy to pay the extra if worth but higher price doesn't always mean higher quality. |
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22nd May 2020 9:25pm |
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| Michaelkan Member Since: 19 Dec 2018 Location: Bath Posts: 149 
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Gwyn Lewis
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22nd May 2020 10:37pm |
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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4209 
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There are different grades of GKN ones. The heavier duty ones having longer needle rollers. I don’t know how you go about ensuring the heavier duty ones are the ones you get though. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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22nd May 2020 10:47pm |
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| 4RF RDS Member Since: 19 Jul 2015 Location: Ottawa Posts: 934  
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i have always procured Volvo GKN UJs they have two grease nipples and I have NEVER broken one nor worn one out when I replaced an OEM unit.
 2010 Range Rover MkIII Autobiography Super Charged (Idris)
2003 Range Rover Mk III (Desmond FitzWilliam) 2000 Defender 110 CSW TD5 (CTX) 1992 Range Rover Classic (Lizzy) 1972 Series III 300 Tdi (Stanwood) 1967 MGB GT Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats. H. L. Mencken (1880 - 1956) |
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23rd May 2020 1:09am |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8033  
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Gkn ones. Order from reputable supplier like gwyn you will get what you need then. Cheers
James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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23rd May 2020 6:38am |
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| benniferj Member Since: 20 Oct 2016 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 361 
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I love Gwyns shop and his parts but his prices are outrageous for the UJs.
Gotts get me the same GKN ones for a quarter of the price... just rebuilt a pair of Gwyn props for peanuts. Insta: @thebenjordan4x4 Last edited by benniferj on 23rd May 2020 8:39am. Edited 1 time in total |
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23rd May 2020 8:26am |
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| Mo Murphy Member Since: 01 Jun 2008 Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts Posts: 2229 
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With UJs you'll very much get what you pay for. Remember that GKN will make a UJ to whatever spec the supplier specifys.
Genuine are very good UJs. I'm intrigued by the Volvo recommendation, is there a part number ? Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen. 50 Shades of Pennine Grey |
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23rd May 2020 8:38am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17387 
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Hmm, there'll be a reason for this, I wonder what it could be? 
Always GKN for me, with the largest journals available. I usually buy from Dingocroft in Wycombe, their website makes it easy to get the right ones. I'd have no hesitation buying from Gwyn Lewis either, and since I now run his custom propshafts with oversized ujs will be if they ever need replacing. A cheap uj is a false economy imo. |
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23rd May 2020 9:20am |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5707 
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When I had my 90 I fitted new quality UJ’s and bought a spares, this obviously coast a fortune.
I managed thousands and thousands of Miles with these, daily drive, off roading every week, even dune bashing. I never needed to fit the replacements. I think that says it all. |
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23rd May 2020 9:49am |
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| ijefferyes Member Since: 11 Apr 2020 Location: Radstock Posts: 35
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I think the ones from Gwyn Lewis are looking like a good option.
Thanks for all the suggestions. |
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23rd May 2020 9:56am |
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| 4RF RDS Member Since: 19 Jul 2015 Location: Ottawa Posts: 934
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My mistake, I just checked the box, the Volvo U-joints are GMB not GKN. Sorry for any confusion but since it was asked I do use them and they are very good, the two grease nipples are much easier for lubing with no less strength to the unit. Part number is GMB 220-1100 2010 Range Rover MkIII Autobiography Super Charged (Idris) 2003 Range Rover Mk III (Desmond FitzWilliam) 2000 Defender 110 CSW TD5 (CTX) 1992 Range Rover Classic (Lizzy) 1972 Series III 300 Tdi (Stanwood) 1967 MGB GT Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats. H. L. Mencken (1880 - 1956) |
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23rd May 2020 10:39am |
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| Mo Murphy Member Since: 01 Jun 2008 Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts Posts: 2229
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Thanks
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen. 50 Shades of Pennine Grey |
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23rd May 2020 12:31pm |
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